Evolutionary BiologySinauer Associates, 1986 - 600 pagine Covers the genetic, developmental, and ecological mechanisms of evolutionary change, the major features of evolutionary history as revealed by phylogenetic and paleontological studies, and material on adaptation, molecular evolution, co-evolution, and human evolution. |
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... structure often sets in motion selection for changes in other structures . In most fishes the premaxillary and maxillary bones , which bear teeth , must perform the dual functions of collecting and manipulating food ; deeper within the ...
... structure often sets in motion selection for changes in other structures . In most fishes the premaxillary and maxillary bones , which bear teeth , must perform the dual functions of collecting and manipulating food ; deeper within the ...
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... structural similarities to bacteria , including the structure of their genomes , that we must view a eukaryote as a compound organism ( Margulis 1981 ) . The inti- macy of association becomes complete when part or all of an ...
... structural similarities to bacteria , including the structure of their genomes , that we must view a eukaryote as a compound organism ( Margulis 1981 ) . The inti- macy of association becomes complete when part or all of an ...
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... structure of communities that have developed independently in similar physical environments ? What factors will influence the degree to which full convergence of community structure is attained ? 8. It is often supposed that parasites ...
... structure of communities that have developed independently in similar physical environments ? What factors will influence the degree to which full convergence of community structure is attained ? 8. It is often supposed that parasites ...
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CONCEPTIONS AND MISCONCEPTIONS | 7 |
EVOLUTION SINCE THE SYNTHESIS | 13 |
ADAPTATION AND ENVIRONMENT | 19 |
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